Lassen Local Agency Formation Commission
Agenda

Regular Meeting
August 12, 2024 03:00 PM
66 North Lassen St, Susanville, CA 96130
 https://www.lassenlafco.org/

Commissioners
 Chair, Public Member Todd Eid • City Member Mendy Schuster • City Member Dawn Miller • County Member Tom Neely • Vice Chair, County Member Chris Gallagher • County Member Alternate Gary Bridges • City Member Alternate Russ Brown • Vacant Public Member Alternate

LAFCO Staff
 Executive Officer Jennifer Stephenson • Clerk Ruth McElrath • LAFCO Counsel John Kenny

RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS COMMISSION

You may use your computer or smart device to watch the video conference by downloading the Zoom iCloud Conference app or on the Zoom website, or you may dial in with your phone for audio only.  See below for instructions on how to join.

The Commission welcomes you to its meetings which are regularly scheduled for the second Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m.  Your interest and participation is encouraged and welcome.

As a courtesy the LAFCO meeting is also accessible to the public via live streaming at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83831966039?pwd=5BOBntVDXl5nfy4EQQDNE3tWWtbiiG.1

or by phone at: Phone Number: (669)900-9128 Meeting ID: 838 3196 6039 Passcode: 237482

Online and telephonic access does not guarantee the public the ability to observe the meeting in the event there is a disruption or connectivity issues that affect broadcasting.  Members of the public who want to be assured that they have the ability to observe the meeting and make comment during the meeting, should attend the meeting in-person.

If you have any problems joining the meeting, please call LAFCO at (310)936-2639.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

An interpreter for the hearing-impaired may be made available upon request to the Executive Officer 72 hours before a meeting.

The location of this meeting is wheelchair-accessible. If other accommodations are required to assist a person with a disability to participate in the meeting, please contact the Executive Officer 24 hours before the meeting at (310)936-2639.

Disclosure & Disqualification Requirements Any person or group of persons acting in concert who directly or indirectly contribute $1,000 or more in support of or in opposition to a change of organization or reorganization that has been submitted to Plumas LAFCO must comply with the disclosure requirements of the Political Reform Act of 1974 applicable to local initiative measures to be submitted to the electorate. These requirements contain provisions for making disclosures of contributions and expenditures at specified intervals; they may be reviewed at Government Code §§56700.1 and 81000 et seq. Additional information about the requirements pertaining to local initiative measures to be presented to the electorate can be obtained by calling the Fair Political Practices Commission at (916) 322-5660.

A LAFCO Commissioner must disqualify herself or himself from voting on an application involving an “entitlement for use” (such as an annexation or sphere amendment) if, within the last twelve months, the Commissioner has received $250 or more in campaign contributions from the applicant, any financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the application, or an agency (such as an attorney, engineer, or planning consultant) representing the applicant or an interested party. The law (Government Code Section 84308) also requires any applicant or other participant in a LAFCO proceeding to disclose the contribution amount and name of the recipient Commissioner on the official record of the proceeding.

Contact LAFCO staff

LAFCO staff may be contacted at (310)936-2639 or by email at jennifer@pcateam.com . Copies of reports are located on the LAFCO webpage at:www.lassenlafco.org
 


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

    • Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Approval of Agenda (Additions and Deletions)
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
    • Correspondence
      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
      • Approval of Minutes
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        • Approval of the June 10, 2024 LAFCo minutes

      • Authorize payment of claims
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        • Authorize payment of claims for June and July 2024

      • Public Comments
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Commission on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. For items that are on the agenda, public comment will be heard when the item is discussed. If your comments concern an item that is noted as a public hearing, please address the Commission after the public hearing is opened for public testimony. The Chairman reserves the right to limit each speaker to three (3) minutes. Please understand that by law, the Commission cannot make decisions on matters not on the agenda
      • Seating Special Districts on LAFCO
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Receive update on status of discussions.

        • Receive staff report regarding Lassen Special District Association meeting and feedback received.

        • Table discussion and decision to send invites to district until October 21, 2024 after City and County have approved alternate funding structure.

      • Susanville Sanitary District Municipal Service Review
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

        Discussion and opening of public review period.

        • Receive staff report.

        • Open public comment period to close September 9, 2024

        • Set public hearing for October 21, 2024.

      • Lassen LAFCO Website Update
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

        Review newly updated website.

        • Receive staff presentation on website update.

        • Provide feedback on any desired edits or additions.

      • Approve CALAFCO Conference Commissioner Attendees
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

        The Final Budget for FY 24-25 allocates funding for 1 Commissioner to attend the CALAFCO Conference at Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite October 16-18.  The Commission must choose the attendee so staff can register for the conference.  The attendee will be responsible for booking the hotel at the conference rate.  It is recommended that this occur as soon as possible as rooms can sell out.

        • Choose one Commissioner to represent Lassen LAFCO and act as the voting delegate at the CALAFCO Conference.

      • Executive Officer Report
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

        • Public Member Alternate 

        • City Annexation

      • Commissioner Reports
        DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
        • Adjournment

          Adjourn to the next regular meeting on October 21, 2024.